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| - I read the prior reviews and was, for just a moment, worried. To me it is incomprehensible that a restaurant by Tom Collichio would be anything less than top notch.
Friday night dinner reservations via OpenTable provided not only good options but an easy change when we were running late.
From the initial greeting to the final goodbye from the GM we had a spectacular experience. One of the best dining experiences ever.
Steaks were tender, juicy, and flavorful. Interestingly, asking for a med-rare rib eye indeed resulted in a suggestion that medium is how they serve it. I was a bit skeptical until I tasted it. It was perfect. Smokey and wood-fire charred perfection. I wanted to chew the bone but since this is fine dining I refrained from doing so. All other steaks were really good... Even the filet requested well-done.
Three sides were tried: onion rings, pomme puree, and broccoli. Excellent, excellent, excellence.
I don't know what to say about the desserts other than to repeat myself: excellent excellent excellent excellence!!!!
Only regret was not having appetizers. We were ensuring that we'd be able to eat a sweet. I think we missed a part of the great experience. But that was self-inflicted so only I am to blame. Go ahead... Call me a dope
Maybe my judgement was slightly impaired. I had a fantastic drink - the Heritage Manhattan.
All of the staff was fantastic but our waiter, Farzad and team 4, really ensured that all of our needs were satisfied.... Generally before we realized we had a need.
It ain't cheap folks, in fact it's expensive... But money well spent for a fine dining experience.
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